Fresh bread is a staple in our home and while I love to make more complicated bread with longer rise times and more ingredients, having an easy artisanal bread recipe ready to use is key when I need something quick. This no-knead recipe can be started during lunch, and finished throughout the day while I’m […]
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Butternut squash soup might be my families favorite fall meal and is one of the best things to make right out of the garden. Butternut squash is fun to grow and produces abundant squash that store well for months. In a good year I will grow 20 or more squashes that can be used in
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Making ketchup at home is not only fun and delicious, but it is a great way to use up an excess of tomatoes. This is exactly how I discovered the perfect way to make ketchup from scratch. Making ketchup from scratch is easier than you might think and offers a delicious, tangy alternative to the
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There’s nothing quite like the creamy, flavorful goodness of homemade hummus. In this article I share exactly how to make hummus from scratch. While store-bought versions can be convenient, making your own is surprisingly easy and allows you to control the ingredients for the freshest taste. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, a delicious
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Learn how to make your own flavorful homemade yellow mustard with simple ingredients. This easy recipe results in a delicious, tangy condiment perfect for sandwiches, hot dogs, and more! I love finding recipe and making my own condiments – and mustard is so easy to make. The best part of making your own mustard is
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Foccaccia is a staple in our home. It’s perfect for night when you don’t have enough time to make a more traditional yeast bread. It’s also fun to experiment with toppings and get creative with presentation. You can keep your focaccia simple or add all kinds of toppings like this fun board. Below you can
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This is a basic and very useful bread recipe that is a perfect beginner bread. Whether you are looking for a reliable bread to serve with soups or want something you can slice for toast or sandwiches, this white crusty bread recipe is a great place to start. I’ve been making this simple loaf for
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Grape jelly is something we always have on hand in our kitchen. I love the sweet taste on toast and sandwiches and love turning our homegrown grapes into delicious grape jelly we can enjoy all year long. Below you can see exactly how to make grape jelly from your own grapes, store bought grapes or
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Making jam, jelly and preserves is one of the easiest and most enjoyable way to preserve the harvest AND it also leads to an absolutely delicious treat for toast, yogurt, and other based goods. In the guide below we’ll go into how to make these products, and you can find links to some of our
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Learn exactly how to make sourdough starter with just flour and water. This easy and from scratch recipe makes a sourdough started to be used as the base ingredient for breads, cakes, cookies, pancakes and more. I resisted making my own sourdough starter for many years. It seemed like another thing to care for and
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